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Idaho Scholarships

Helping Others Help Themselves

Recognizing the value of a postsecondary education, the State of Idaho offers a variety of scholarship options for eligible Idaho students.

Idaho Scholarships

There are many avenues to scholarship awards. Both merit and need-based students can seek financial opportunities.

The scholarships detailed below are administered by the State Board of Education with funding from a variety of sources. Please review each scholarship separately, since the criteria are designed to meet the needs of different students.

Important ACT/SAT Notice

Applicants who need ACT/SAT scores must take these exams no later than December in order to have results back by scholarship deadlines in the following spring.

Awards and Requirements

There are many scholarship programs available to Idaho residents who are planning on attending a college or university in Idaho.

Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students based on academic achievement and other accomplishments.

Need-based scholarships are financial aid awards based on financial means.

Dependent scholarships are awarded to students based on the service of a parent.